Balanced Bullion and Numismatic Coin Investing

Let’s face it, bullion coins and bars behave differently than numismatic coins. When monetary policy is aimed at reflation it’s nice to have a portfolio that includes bullion coins and bars to hedge against inflation. On the other hand, when and if true prosperity returns, those with high income and/or net worth will be feeling flush and flock to numismatic coin collecting.

The key is to adjust the relative holdings of bullion coins and bars versus numismatic coins based on where we are in the cycle. Right now there is an understandable bias towards bullion but that could change. That’s why it’s important to take stock at least monthly to make sure you are best situated to weather the storm and subsequently take advantage of collecting trends of the future.